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OK SJR37

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Jett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Sections 1 and 4 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to change the Commissioner of Labor from an elected position to one appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation

  • Commissioner of Labor would serve a 4-year term running concurrently with the Governor's term

  • Removes the Commissioner of Labor from the list of statewide elected officials whose terms begin the second Monday of January after their election

  • Maintains the existing 8-year term limit for the Commissioner of Labor position, with partial terms to fill vacancies not counting toward the limit

  • Requires voter approval through a statewide referendum before the constitutional amendment takes effect

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; requiring the Commissioner of Labor be appointed by the Governor.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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